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Viddish Family History

Viddish Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reddish, Windish, Idris, Siddiqi, Gladish, Drish, Bowdish, Fiddes

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Where is the Viddish family from?

You can see how Viddish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viddish family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Viddish family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Viddish's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Viddish families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Viddish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viddish census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Viddish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Viddish. For the veterans among your Viddish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viddish lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Viddish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Viddish in 1965 was 62, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viddish ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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